Remus: A Roman Myth Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Remus: A Roman Myth Book

Professor Wiseman provides, for the first time, a detailed analysis of all the variants of the story, and a historical explanation for its origin and development. His conclusions offer important new insights, both into history and ideology of pre...Read More

from£36.73 | RRP: £20.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £24.02
  • Book Description

    The first historical analysis of the origins and development of the myth of the foundation legend of Rome offers important insights into the nature of pre-imperial Rome and the ways in which myths could be created and elaborated in a nonliterate society.

  • Product Description

    This is an account of the foundation legend of Rome, how the twins Remus and Romulus were miraculously suckled by a she-wolf, and how Romulus founded Rome and Remus was killed at the moment of the foundation. What does the story mean? Why have a twin, if he has to be killed off? This is the first historical analysis of the origins and development of the myth, and it offers important insights into the nature of pre-imperial Rome and the ways in which myths could be created and elaborated in a nonliterate society.

  • 0521483662
  • 9780521483667
  • Timothy Peter Wiseman
  • 25 August 1995
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 260
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.